The Phinisi Overview

Type: Liveaboard

Departs from: Khao Lak. Phuket. Ranong

No. of guests: 18

Prices from:
36,300 THB per diver

The Phinisi is a very special diving yacht that offers her guests diving cruises to the best locations in Thailand. Also there are some trips into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. The Phinisi is owned and managed by the most-experienced & professional team, ensuring that every diving cruise is one to remember forever. Relaxing luxury, a special atmosphere, & enjoyable cruises are guaranteed on this wonderful yacht.

There are seven comfortable cabins on The Phinisi, each with a private en suite bathroom, air conditioning, storage cupboards & shelves, & a safety deposit box. The air conditioners are independently controlled to anable you to choose the most-comfortable temperature, and the bathrooms have hot & cold freshwater showers and proper western toilets. There are two cabins that have four single beds. And five cabins are for two guests, which have a large double bed or two single beds, depending on whether you’re a couple or friends, or travelling alone.

The Phinisi has comfortable indoor and outdoor dining & socialising areas that will make deciding which to choose pleasantly difficult. The lounge saloon is large, air-conditioned and beautifully decorated, but why come on a cruise and stay indoors? Undercover outdoor dining doesn’t get any better than this, with unbeatable views and plenty of delicious food. There are also areas to sunbathe or enjoy the sea breeze in the shade. Spending time on board is so nice that you may feel relucttant to go diving. Luckily, entering and exiting the crystal clear seas is very smooth and easy thanks to motorized tenders. The western staff and local crew are all extremely experienced and service minded. Sometimes the smallest details mean so much, and you will not be disappointed on The Phinisi.

The itineraries give you the best liveaboard diving in Thailand. There are 4-night cruises to the Southern Islands of Hin Daeng, Koh Haa, Koh Phi Phi, Racha, & Phuket’s best dive sites. And there are 6-night trips to The Similans & Richelieu Rock. A few trips each year also go into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. And from November 2019 the trips in Thailand are 10 nights long and visit all of the best dive sites (north & south).

The Phinisi Itinerary

There are several itineraries on The Phinisi. Some trips are at ‘The Southern Islands’ which are Koh Haa, Hin Daeng & Koh Phi Phi. Most trips are to ‘The Northern Islands’ which are Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. The 10-night trips in Thailand combine north and south.

For the early months of 2019, The Phinisi will also offer some 10-night trips into Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago.

The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.

We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.

For safety reasons, it’s impossibleto complete a booking instantly online, as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience.

We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.

Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats. Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.

Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day, usually within a few minutes

Customer service is everything!

For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund.

The Phinisi: Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:

The Phinisi : Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:The booking process for The Phinisi is simple & convenient. First, you can ask us for availability for your chosen cabin on your preferred dates. We can block the space(s) for you comittment free. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly made via PayPal, and there are no fees. You don't even need a Paypal account, although PayPal do encourage you to open one. The PayPal invoice can be sent to any email address and payment can be made by anyone.The 70% balance is due 60 days before departure. Again, this payment can be made via PayPal.

Extras, such as national marine park fees and maybe equipment hire or other items, can be paid when you arrive or on board the boat. Card payments attract 3% bank fees. Extras such as park fees, and equipment hire must be paid on arrival.

Cancellation policy:Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of The Phinisi are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations. Often, customers can move their booked spaces to another cruise, possibly on its sister boat, The Junk.The official cancellation policy is as follows:60+ days before departure = 25% of the cruise price is forfeited1-60 days before departure = 75% of the cruise price is forfeitedMost travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.